New Palin e-mails reveal 'First Dude's' influence in Alaskan government

Nearly 3,000 pages of e-mails that Todd Palin, the husband of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, exchanged with Alaska officials reveal that the so-called first dude played a significant role in his wife's administration, according to an investigation of the documents by MSNBC.com.

Dedman notes that many of these e-mails were written using private e-mail accounts, which would help place the e-mails outside the reach of the public records laws and avoid any violation of the state law against using public resources for campaigning. An Alaska state judge ruled last August that the use of private e-mail accounts to conduct state business was lawful.

The e-mails also include some new tidbits about old scandals:

-- The Palins' schedule manager asked Todd to provide a public event to justify a plane trip for one of the couple's daughters. "I just need one," she said.

-- Palin also "coached her staff on how to disguise the amount of electrical work needed at the mansion to hook up her new tanning bed," Dedman writes.

If only the media would have done their job when Obama was running our country wouldn't be in the mess that it is in now. Not even the dog was a good decision, boy thing! A Portuguese Water Dog without water

Don't you have to wonder what real news could be uncovered and/or covered if an iota of attention that is focused on Sarah Palin was used on real oversight? It truly boggles my mind and makes me wonder how news organizations, with declining budgets, can keep the fires of anger fueled towards this woman.

Yeah she's a real down home folksy mom with FIVE FRICKIN' HOUSES NOW. Yup folks Sara Palin is just like us average Americans she is. Who knows, maybe she's competing with McCain for who owns the most homes. What a hoot.

...an investigation of the documents by MSNBC? Surely, you jest! LOL MSNBC is so openly anti-Palin and so openly pro-Obama that any investigation by that organization would be laughable and mere propaganda. What nonsense.

I would have much more respect for Sarah Palin if she rightfully condemned Rush Limbaugh as she much as she condemned Rahm Emanuel. Regardless of the speaker, it is despicable to mock those who are mentally retarded. Stand up for your convictions, and stop worrying about your delusional ambitions. You stand to make a lot of money, but you will never be President.

It just amazes me that Palin's 'base' and faithful followers haven't grasped the fact that she is no longer a middle-income 'Joe Six-Packer' but a millionaire with 5 homes. She's no longer one of the Good Old Boys struggling to survive and provide for her family.

If Todd had such a heavy hand in Alaska's State Government, just imagine what this former AIP member would do to the USA if he were to become (God forbid) the First Dude of the White House.

Wake up, Teabaggers! Palin doesn't really care about the country. She's pandering to your group because she only cares about her personal finances and fattening the bank account as quickly as possible while her name still has 'star power.'

By the way make sure to check out Alaskans' interesting thoughts on Palin at adn.com (Anchorage Daily News).

Mrs. Palin is a lot of fun...but she does represent a large number of Americans who did not graduate from Columbia, Harvard, are not professors of Constitutional Law ...she appears to have not read a lot of history books, geography, but she has written one book! progress is slow...she can go back to college, get a tutor, read more but....if she does...she may lose her base...so what a muddle. She is a mom... and mom and apple pie works...

How did these grifters rise so high in the rarified zone is beyond me. The McCain senior staffer described the Palin couple best: a couple of Wasilla hillbillies who sacked Neiman-Marcus from coast-to-coast.

Keep the stories coming until lil' Sarah and her clan go away (back to Wasilla or wherever).

Edwards had his wife in on the management of his affair with the Raellians, right?

I think the article we are discussing does little more than encourage a higher divorce rate among politicians.

Not sure that's conducive to public comity.

Any of you pukes who hate the Palins know what a ULU is? Todd carries. I have absolutely no idea if he has an anger management problem, but I sure wouldn't get between a piece of meat and a ULU.

My favorite political types to hate are the Clintonistas. There whatever you say about them IT'S TRUE. My second favorite are the Kennedy family ~ again, whatever you say it's most likely true of more than one of them.

We raised more bucks for more Republicans for more years on Ted Kennedy's bloated carcass than any other person. He will be difficult to replace.

On the other hand, I really doubt Democrats can raise much money at all advertising for Todd Palin, but you sure do make it look like you can't contain yourself around him.

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I WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY THOSE WHO PROFESS TO DISLIKE PALIN CONTINUE TO READ AND WATCH NEWS ARTICLE ABOUT HER. THEY EITHER ENJOY SUFFERING OR, ARE TOO STUPID TO IGNORE THE ARTICLES. I TRY TO AVOID ANY ARTICLES ABOUT POTUS SINCE IT INTERFERES WITH MY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. I CANNOT WATCH HIM ON TELEVISION SINCE HE DOES NOT EVEN KNOW HOW TO PRONOUNCE THE WORD CORPSMAN PROPERLY.
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Look at your keyboard. On the left hand, you see where it says "Caps Lock?" Look just to the LEFT of that key- you see it says "INSANE RIGHT WING RANT"? You have that key stuck on. Press it once to turn it off.

Oh, and don't lie... everyone you know cranes their neck when they drive by an accident. That's why we like to crane our neck whenever Palin is around. too.

What's the big deal? Did you liberals care when Billary was involved in all matters of her hubby's administration? And do you really think Michelle O. doesn't influence her husband? Get real. We all know who wears the pants in that family, and it ain't the President.

"The fires of Hell are glaciers compared to my hate for the American government." "I'm an Alaskan, not an American." Those are the words of Joe Vogler, founder of the secessionist Alaska Independence Party, to which Todd belonged for many years. Does Todd think he is "an Alaskan, not an American?" Does he hate the American government? Does his wife? --Todd has never been held to account for his membership in the party, his current views, etc. For that matter, his wife's affiliations in that regard have barely been looked into (you CAN be a registered Republican and at the same time be a member of another political party; many fringe groups encourage their members to run for office through major parties.) The Palins have alot to account for before I would want their hands anywhere near the levers of American government, affecting the lives of us all. And given Sarah's ongoing public role, a thorough investigation by the press on this issue is long overdue.

Not surprised!
Sarah Palin and her long list of accomplishements were only know by Senator McCain who met her for 15 minutes before he asked her to be his VP.

That said, when the Right knocks President Obama.. I hope they will realize Sarah Palin had/has nothing to offer. If one must talk 'least objectionable,' give me the Obama/Biden ticket. The more Sarah plays to the media, the more convinced I am she's best gift to Democrats.

I don't guess I understand why WP and some of these bloggers would focus on this, when the climategate emails recieved hardly any attention at all... The greatest hoax of our time, and you're worried about influence from Sarah Palin's husband on the government of Alaska?

BTW.. the word "teabagger" is very gross...do you really have to resort to calling names like that, or are you just that un-intelligent?

OK! Who is surprise. She not only quit her position to become a gifter but Todd come no longer run the office for her. He is the man behind her power in AK..period. He couldn't run because he doesn't hold a degree..!

Sarah worked from home most of the time so Todd could tell her what to say and do..!

With Bill and Hillary Clinton America got "two for the price of one" (Hillary's words on 60 Minutes). Hillary is reported to have said regarding the Vice Presidency on the Obama ticket "I've already done that job" (Game Change).
So why is it so what, controversial? scandalous? threatening? That Mr. Palin was involved in his wife's career as Governor of Alaska?

I suppose there is news here, but let's treat it as something common in 21st Century politics: political dynasties on the left and on the right. Personally, I think these poltical partnerships / dynastiers are undersireable and contrary to democratic tradition. But this has been giong on since the Adams's of Braintree, MA.

The sad fact is that we are most comfortable with the familiar...and many recognize themselves in dim luminaries such as Palin and junior Bush. Personally, if I were a Xenophobic, aerial hunting, aggressively ignorant former beauty queen I'd get on board

Other reports note 243 emails were held by the Palins stating first dude was protected by "executive privilege."
That taxes the imagination because it seems like his revealed stuff is waaaay too much.
Question WaPost: Why isn't that reported here???
A correction should be posted.

The media loves her because her stupidity is so entertaining to them. What they don't realize is that about half of America is just as stupid and so they see her as a hero. It's the same half that elected W.

Why she gets any attention is a mystery. It can only be her attractiveness. She's plain stupid, that's been revealed. If her husband ran the show in Alaska it wouldn't be surprising considering her inadequacies. Just goes to show in today's America how an attractive woman can get on the VP ticket, get all kinds of TV coverage after her defeat, be the prominent speaker at the Tea Party... All because of her looks.

I WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY THOSE WHO PROFESS TO DISLIKE PALIN CONTINUE TO READ AND WATCH NEWS ARTICLE ABOUT HER. THEY EITHER ENJOY SUFFERING OR, ARE TOO STUPID TO IGNORE THE ARTICLES. I TRY TO AVOID ANY ARTICLES ABOUT POTUS SINCE IT INTERFERES WITH MY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. I CANNOT WATCH HIM ON TELEVISION SINCE HE DOES NOT EVEN KNOW HOW TO PRONOUNCE THE WORD CORPSMAN PROPERLY.